Saline Co., MO – Teen Killed in Truck Crash on I-70 near MM 74.6

Saline Co., MO (November 21, 2023) – A fatal truck crash reported in Saline County claimed the life of a 19-year-old male. The incident occurred at around 6:45 p.m. on November 19.

According to local law enforcement, a 19-year-old male was driving a Ford F-250 pickup truck on Interstate 70 during the evening hours. For unknown reasons, the vehicle collided with a guardrail on the side of the road near mile marker 74.6. The impact of the crash caused the man to be ejected from his vehicle.

The driver landed in the roadway, where he was struck by a semi-truck. The man was fatally injured. He was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash by the Saline County Coroner’s Office. The driver of the semi-truck, a 22-year-old from Arizona, was not injured. The crash is being investigated.

We offer our sympathies to the family of the man killed in this crash.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Missouri

Truck accidents can have an overwhelming impact on your life. Unfortunately, thousands of people die as a result of these accidents in the United States each year. Tens of thousands of additional victims are left with serious injuries that affect their lives forever. After a truck accident, you have the ability to pursue a personal injury claim for compensation. Some of the damages you can recover include:

• Lost Income: If you’ve had to take time off work to recover from your injuries, you can seek compensation for lost income to secure your financial stability moving forward.
• Pain and Distress: If you undergo extended medical treatment following the accident, you have the option to seek compensation for the pain and distress resulting from the injuries and the accident’s impact on your well-being.
• Medical Expenses: You can pursue financial compensation from the at-fault party to cover all your medical costs. This can include the immediate expenses you face and long-term care costs.

It is in your best interest to seek legal representation early on to ensure you have the best chance of getting justice. Your attorney will be able to start investigating the accident on your behalf in fighting for fair compensation for all of the losses and damages you face.

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